The
Montana Board of Regents of Higher Education unanimously
approved the Miles Community College Equine Studies
associate degree program proposal in their March 5-7
meetings at University of Montana-Western in Dillon. The MCC
Equine Studies program will be offered as either an
Associate of Science degree, with the option of transferring
into the University of Montana-Western’s baccalaureate
program, or an Associate of Applied Science degree. The
Equine Studies Associate of Science degree will include
classes in Introduction to Equine Studies, Equine Science,
Horse Care and Nutrition, and Horse Conformation in addition
to general education classes necessary for transfer to a
four-year college. The Associate of Applied Science degree
will include many of the same classes but will also
emphasize occupational training skills including Intro to
Colt Starting, Livestock Handling and Ranch Roping, Hoof
Care, Equine Sales and Marketing, and other electives.
The new Miles Community College Equine Studies associate
degree program will begin its first year of scope and
sequence in Fall 2008. There are also Equine Studies
workshops that will be offered during Summer 2008. Mr. Josh
Bilbrey is the program instructor.
For more information about Equine Studies, please call Josh
at 874-6182.
